Our Team

Christin F. Gonzalez

Managing Partner, Christin Gonzalez, standing outside, hand on hip, smiling, with greenery behind her, in cream colored suit

Christin Gonzalez obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2011 from the Florida State University College of Law, where she graduated with honors and served as a member of the Florida State University Law Review. Christin has practiced exclusively in marital and family law, and she became a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney in 2019. 

As a family law specialist, Christin has extensive experience in complex family law matters, including litigation, appeals, mediations, and collaborative divorce. Christin is a Past President of the Tallahassee Women Lawyers, an active member of the First District Appellate American Inn of Court, and a founding member of the Capital Collaborative Group in Tallahassee.  She has also been recognized for her work by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and was named a “Leader in the Law” in 2018.

Professional Associations:

  • Florida Association of Women Lawyers – Young Lawyers Committee Member 2013-2014
    • President – Tallahassee Women Lawyers 2016-2017
    • President-Elect – Tallahassee Women Lawyers 2015-2016
    • Tallahassee Board of Directors 2013-present
    • Director of Programs – Tallahassee Women Lawyers 2014-2015
    • Young Lawyers Section Chair – Tallahassee Women Lawyers 2013-2014
  • William H. Stafford American Inn of Court 2012-2018
  • The First District Appellate American Inn of Court 2015-present
  • Legal Aid Foundation, Board of Directors 2017 – 2023
    • President 2022-2023
  • Capital Collaborative Group, 2017 – present
    • Secretary 2017-2018 
  • Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center 2017-2018
    • President 2017-2018

Education:

  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2011 – Graduated with Honors; Law Review
  • University of New South Wales, M.A. International Social Development, 2006 – Graduated with Honors; Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
  • Stetson University, B.A. International Studies, 2005 – Graduated with Honors

Bar Admissions:

  • Florida Bar Association 2011

Recognitions:

  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers “Leader in the Law” Award, 2018
  • Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2018-2022
  • Super Lawyers®, 2023-2024
  • The Best Lawyers® in America, Ones to Watch, 2021-2024

CLE Presentations/Lectures:

  • Florida State University College of Law, Guest Speaker – “Assisted Reproductive Technology,” 2018
  • J.D. Advisor for the Florida State University College of Law in the area of marital and family law, 2017 – present
  • Thunderdome Tallahassee Class 4 – mentor 2017
  • Collaborative Divorce Basic Training 2016
  • Florida Family Law Practice Class (Florida State University), Guest Speaker – Equitable Distribution 2015
  • AAML Institute for Family Law Associates Introductory Training 2015
  • Hosted the Fourth Annual Tallahassee Women Lawyers Rookie Camp at the Florida Supreme Court 2014

Why Work With Novey+Gonzalez
for Family Law Matters?

By far the most impressive family law practice in town.
Sean Deiler
This firm is full of wonderful attorneys and paralegals. They are dedicated to helping the client on their case beyond what I have normally seen from others.
Samantha Cisneros
Doing their best to make a not so great situation a little more bearable. thank you so much!
Karia Best